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Ventilation parameters in asthmatic children after one week at 1400 meters altitude

Alessandro da Ponte, Annarita Tullio, Bruno Grassi, Mario Canciani
European Respiratory Journal 2012 40: P875; DOI:
Alessandro da Ponte
1Department of Medical and Biological Sciences, Udine University, Udine, Italy
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Annarita Tullio
1Department of Medical and Biological Sciences, Udine University, Udine, Italy
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Bruno Grassi
1Department of Medical and Biological Sciences, Udine University, Udine, Italy
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Mario Canciani
1Department of Medical and Biological Sciences, Udine University, Udine, Italy
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Abstract

Introduction and background

Bronchial asthma prevalence is increasing. Many triggers are known but little about protective factors.

Aims and objectives

To find out whether 1400 meters altitude could modify ventilation parameters, NO (Nitric Oxide) concentration and clinical symptoms in 13 children after a week of uncontrolled physical activity.

Methods

Thirteen asthmatic children were evaluated at arrival and departure from a mountain resort for: FVC, FEV1, FEF 25-75 and exhaled NO concentration. Unscheduled physical activity were encouraged for eight hours daily.

Results

All the children showed improvement of FVC, FEV1, FEF 25-75.

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Conclusions: after a week permanence at 1400 meters resort all subjects showed an improvement in ventilation parameters, together with no episode of asthma exacerbations. This study suggests that physical activity in an healthy environment can be safe and feasible for asthmatic children.

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  • Asthma - management
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